Employment Opportunities
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – Assistant Prosecutor
The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of entry-level Assistant Prosecutor to handle the review, assessment, and litigation of state criminal matters. The position provides an opportunity to serve your community and advance the cause of justice and public safety while working both independently and as part of a prosecution team. You will work in a highly professional environment with supportive colleagues and many opportunities to develop your skills as an attorney. The salary for this position is $73,000.
Date of Announcement: October 31, 2024
Minimum Qualifications
| · Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor degree and be a member of the New Jersey Bar in good standing. |
| · Applicants must possess high moral standards. |
| · Successful completion of a full background investigation is a mandatory requirement for the candidate (including a review of all criminal, civil and financial matters). |
How to Apply
Interested applicants should forward a statement of qualifications and resume to BCPO Chief of Staff Brian Smith at BCPOEmployment@co.burlington.nj.us
The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Additional information about the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office
Pursuant to the December 2021 Attorney General Guidelines “Promoting Diversity in Law Enforcement Recruiting and Hiring,” the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office is committed to doing all that we can to hire staff who reflect the communities that we serve. See N.J.S.A.52:17B-4.10.
The 2022 Census Data indicates that Burlington County’s population is 466,103. The demographics from 2022 Census Data are 62.0% White, 16.0 % Black, 6.0% Asian and 10.0% Hispanic or Latino, 5.0% Other and 1.0% Islander. 51% Female and 49% Male. As of January 2024, the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office has 43 detectives: 74% are white, 14% are Black, and 12% are Hispanic. 79% Male and 21% Female.
In an effort to address any perceived underrepresentation, the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office continues to attend and seek recruitment opportunities to include Rowan College at Burlington County job fairs and our recruitment efforts at National Night Out in order to enhance our efforts for diverse candidates to apply to the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office. The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office will continue to connect with community stakeholders, faith-based organizations, and law enforcement organization affinity groups to increase the number of detectives on staff to reflect the Burlington County Community.